‘Protorexia’: can a protein-heavy diet become an unhealthy obsession?
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Why are you really using protein shakes?
By Rachel Moss
When eaten as part of a balanced diet, protein allows our body to grow and repair itself. But is there a risk of becoming obsessed with protein to the extent that behaviour becomes symptomatic of an eating disorder?
The term ‘protorexia’ has been coined to describe an unhealthy fixation with protein-heavy foods and supplements, such as protein shakes and chicken.
According to the numerous news outlets and bloggers writing on the subject,...
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